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This was Essendon's first appearance in a Grand Final since winning the [[1985 VFL Grand Final]], whilst it was Carlton's first since winning the [[1987 VFL Grand Final]]. |
This was Essendon's first appearance in a Grand Final since winning the [[1985 VFL Grand Final]], whilst it was Carlton's first since winning the [[1987 VFL Grand Final]]. |
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At the conclusion of the [[home and away season]], Essendon had finished first on the AFL ladder with 13 wins 6 losses and a draw, winning the [[McClelland Trophy]]. Carlton ha also finsished with 12 wins, 6 losses and a draw (the two teams having played in a tied game in round 2), but finished behind Essendon on percentage. |
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Essendon had caused a sensation during the week when in omitted [[Derek Kickett]] from the Grand Final team. Kickett had played every game of the season up to that point but had lost form during the finals series. Carlton were forced to make a late change when veteran defender [[Peter Dean]] was ruled out through injury. |
Essendon had caused a sensation during the week when in omitted [[Derek Kickett]] from the Grand Final team. Kickett had played every game of the season up to that point but had lost form during the finals series. Carlton were forced to make a late change when veteran defender [[Peter Dean]] was ruled out through injury. |
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The 1993 AFL Grand Final was an
premiers for the 1993 AFL season
. The match, attended by 96,862 spectators, was won by Essendon by a margin of 44 points, marking that club's 15th premiership win.
Match summary
This was Essendon's first appearance in a Grand Final since winning the
1987 VFL Grand Final
.
At the conclusion of the
home and away season, Essendon had finished first on the AFL ladder with 13 wins 6 losses and a draw, winning the McClelland Trophy
. Carlton ha also finsished with 12 wins, 6 losses and a draw (the two teams having played in a tied game in round 2), but finished behind Essendon on percentage.
Essendon had caused a sensation during the week when in omitted Derek Kickett from the Grand Final team. Kickett had played every game of the season up to that point but had lost form during the finals series. Carlton were forced to make a late change when veteran defender Peter Dean was ruled out through injury.
Essendon coach
Adelaide Crows by 42 points. But the Bombers charged home in the second half in that game, then carried the form into 'The Big One' against the Blues, with the individual brilliance of Michael Long the most memorable feature. Stephen Kernahan
tried hard for the Blues with 7 goals, but his side barely threatened after being down by 5 goals at the first change.
Teams
Statistics
Score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essendon | 5.8 | 10.9 | 16.11 | 20.13 | 20.13 (133) |
| Carlton | 1.2 | 5.2 | 10.9 | 13.11 | 13.11 (89) |
Goal kickers
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Essendon
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Carlton
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Norm Smith Medal
The Norm Smith Medal was won by Essendon's Michael Long who had 33 disposals and kicked 2 goals.